Title:
The science of sin : the psychology of the seven deadlies (and why they are so good for you) / Simon M. Laham.
ISBN:
9780307719348
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Three Rivers Press, [2012]
©2012
Physical Description:
217 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Contents:
Lust: bras, benevolence, and better grades -- Gluttony: eat, drink, and be merry, smart, and helpful -- Greed: buying happiness, hard work, and self-reliance -- Sloth: slow, lazy, and asleep wins the race -- Anger: the positive negative emotion -- Envy: how wanting what others have makes you happier, smarter, and more creative -- Pride: that which cometh before quite a lot of good stuff.
Summary:
Combines modern research and historical anecdotes to make a lighthearted case for living a sinful life, explaining how moderate indulgences in the "deadly" behaviors can have such benefits as higher self-esteem and better social skills.
OCLC Number:
ocn720260068
Availability:
Eagan - Wescott~1
